Veteran services at Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc
Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Hellertown, PA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc. provides information on Veterans Benefits and is affiliated with the Nam Knights of America Lehigh Valley Chapter, an organization dedicated to honoring veterans and police officers and assisting them and their families. The funeral home also promotes events supporting veterans." On-site amenities include ample off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,895 for basic burial and $2,610 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A smaller but favorable set of 23 reviews averages 4.5 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and memorial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,610. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above the Pennsylvania median ($2,375). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Washington Crossing National Cemetery in PA, approximately 47 miles from Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc. Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.5-star rating from 23 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Pennsylvania has approximately 1,623 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,610. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc is located at 326 Main Street in Hellertown, PA. You can reach the home at (610) 838-0521. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, cremation services, pet services, pre-planning, tribute videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc. provides information on Veterans Benefits and is affiliated with the Nam Knights of America Lehigh Valley Chapter, an organization dedicated to honoring veterans and police officers and assisting them and their families. The funeral home also promotes events supporting veterans.
Which faith traditions does Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Moravian, Presbyterian families, among others.
How do families rate Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc?
Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.5-star rating across 23 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc apart
- On-site crematory (Lehigh Valley Crematory Services)
- Carriage House event center for receptions and gatherings
- Horse-drawn coach
- Custom Orange County Chopper motorcycle hearse
- Pet cremation services (Lehigh Valley Animal Crematory Services)
- Fourth-generation family involvement in operations
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Motorcycle Hearse
- · Horse Drawn Coach
- · Pet Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Moravian, Presbyterian.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Heintzelman took such great care of our family. When my MIL passed away (without will, or life insurance) they gave us the best options made sure that we were happy with everything. We were a young couple with a baby on the way. They gave us time as a family to grieve without being extremely burdened by finances. We appreciated their services so much.”
“The Carriage house is a great place to hold a celebration of life or any function. Wonderful staff and food.”
“I don't even know where to begin. Mr. Heintzelman and his entire team are the absolute best. Their attention to detail in making your loved ones viewing and funeral precise is just amazing .The funeral home itself is absolutely beautiful, clean and very well kept. Thank you Mr. David and your team for everything.”
“Having coordinated an event at the Carriage House, I wanted to let folks know the space is beautiful and the staff were very accomodating.”
“We have had the opportunity to use this business on two occasions. Each time (with almost a decade in between) we were treated with care, comfort, and humor. They were innately able to assess what our family individually needed to work through the planning of each funeral, providing quality and cost effective options. The only drawback was the hideous matching February ties.... Seriously David, address that issue :) But in all seriousness, these gentlemen were all fabulous and would confidently recommend this business to anyone in need!”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.